Category: makerspace

This month the youth have been investigating the role of trees and other plants in scrubbing CO2 from the atmosphere. They designed and built their own succulent wall hangings as well. Some of the questions they have been considering in this investigation include: Location: Where in the GET CITY room do you plan to set …

Youth collected their own and family member’s stories about their favorite trees as they consider the roles of trees in climate change and in our daily living and wellbeing. D: “My favorite tree is a hickory tree. And I liked the tree because I could climb it and have lots of fun. There used to …

This month, Get City youth shared their stories about their favorite trees and made their own Tree Puppets. They critically explored “Tree Equity,” navigating  the “Tree Canopy” online in different neighborhoods in Lansing. They also conducted and analyzed a survey to gain insights into the community’s ideas and views on trees. Finally, they designed a …

M & T chose to represent two train tracks to symbolize the emission of gases into the air, highlighting the impact of climate change and pollution. They made a factory with a smoke, which pollutes the air. They depicted the burning trees due to the forest fires. Tony elaborated on the details, emphasizing the connection …

In this activity, the youth actively modeled “Mapping the Carbon Dioxide in Our Community”, exploring the role of human actions in this environmental aspect. First, they planned by choosing the location, deciding the model’s size and shape, and picking sources emitting or absorbing CO?. This comprehensive approach ensures that each group creates an insightful and …

Youth explored the role of trees in helping to prevent climate change. They used on-line scientific tools to search and analyze data on transportation emissions and tree canopy coverage in various cities including Lansing, and other cities where their loved ones live. For this activity, each group selects two cities and examines the data related …

The youth watched a fun video about carbon dioxide to learn more about its role in climate change. They developed new ideas about what CO? is, what absorbs and releases CO?, why it is considered an invisible pollutant, and what happens if its level increases. Then, they used a device to measure and document the …

We experienced a major tornado in our community last August. We lost many trees, power, but most importantly and sadly we lost a community elder due to a tree falling on her house. The youth were very interested in exploring the relationship between tornados and climate change, and also the importance of trees in our …

Building community connections for taking action on climate change! Get City youth embarked on a journey of self-discovery, exploring who they are, their favorite places, foods, music, and activities. They also explored how they connected to science/STEM, and where they have experienced science/STEM. They started their map by brainstorming and sketching, using a projector to …

Starting this month, the youth at Get City are beginning the program with an activity called ‘Mapping Myself’ that represents their unique identities and preferences. Throughout the entire month, they are engaged in different activities focused on climate change, sharing their thoughts, images, feelings, and lived experiences related to notable events such as storms, power …